Bottom Round Pot Roast with Onion Gravy

Bottom Round Pot Roast with Onion Gravy

I found this recipe in my “keeper” folder but, of course, could not remember much about it…except that both Steve and I must have enjoyed it, hence its place in the “keeper” folder.  Memory like a screen these days…  ANYWAY… I tried it again and 

Apple Ginger Pork Chops

Apple Ginger Pork Chops

It was early on a Sunday afternoon and I was hungry, with no patience to wait for an evening meal.  And, with the weather not cooperating for Steve for anything sailing, I decided to do an abbreviated version of a Sunday Dinner – less complicated, 

Homemade Egg Rolls – Baked not Fried, and it works!

Homemade Egg Rolls – Baked not Fried, and it works!

Disclaimer – forgive any typos, etc.  Posted after a long day!  🙂 When food shopping a few weeks ago, I picked up some egg roll wraps, just for fun.  A few weeks later, I realized that I needed to use them soon, as their freshness 

Pork, Sweet Potato, and Cabbage Casserole on Soba Noodles

Pork, Sweet Potato, and Cabbage Casserole on Soba Noodles

I have not posted for ages, but I was determined to document this concoction since it is  an experiment that worked.  🙂   Yes, I did start with a recipe, but I  adapted it so as to use up a few leftovers from my New 

Spicy rub for chicken, grilled sweet potatoes, cabbage saute – all with no garlic or onion!?!

Spicy rub for chicken, grilled sweet potatoes, cabbage saute – all with no garlic or onion!?!

It was a hot day and I knew Steve would want to grill and I didn’t want to spend the money on pre-marinated chicken or the like. But, I didn’t have time to defrost AND marinate for long enough the 2 pounds of boneless, skinless 

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham – Comfort Food!

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham – Comfort Food!

THIS is comfort food.  If you are vegetarian, see the end of the post for how to adapt this recipe without losing out on all the flavors.  Although, I think this came out so very wonderfully because I used ham from the amazing ham I 

My New Favorite Ham Recipe

My New Favorite Ham Recipe

Easter is one of the holidays that I host for my family and I have the menu down pat…At least, I thought I did!  Not that anyone has complained, but there will definitely be a few changes to the menu this next Easter! For one 

Doctoring the Sauce  :)

Doctoring the Sauce :)

I usually make my own pasta sauce these days.  If I am in a hurry, I will at least add some fresh herbs from plants that I bring indoors for the winter and a fresh tomato or two to a jar of sauce and give 

Harvest Pork Stew

Harvest Pork Stew

I bought a lovely butternut squash from Farmer Dave at the Wakefield Farmer’s Market and, while I love butternut squash any which way – roasted, smashed, in a pie, etc., I was in the mood to try a new recipe.  So, I searched around the 

Salmon Summer Fruit Salad.  REALLY Tasty!

Salmon Summer Fruit Salad. REALLY Tasty!

A big THANK YOU to Marcia Calvin, one of my fellow members of the Wakefield Unitarian Universalist Church, for bringing this lovely salad to our church potluck picnic last Sunday! I love potlucks. They provide a wonderful opportunity to try new dishes and enjoy old